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Peter G. Sheridan

Senior judge · U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Peter G. Sheridan serves on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Jun 8, 2006 by a 98–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
Jun 8, 2006
Senate vote
98–0
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1950

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New JerseyGeorge W. Bush · Jun 8, 2006

Education

  • St. Peter's CollegeB.S., 1972
  • Seton Hall University School of LawJ.D., 1977

Career

Law clerk, Hon. James J. Petrella, Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County, 1977-1978; Attorney, Office of the New Jersey Solicitor, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 1978-1981; Private practice, New Jersey, 1981-1984, 1990-2006; Vice president and general counsel, Atlantic City Casino Association, 1984-1987; Director of authorities unit, Office of Gov. Thomas Kean, New Jersey, 1987-1990; Executive director, New Jersey Republican State Committee, 1993-1994

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